Step away from the centuries-old voting method, and nobody gets hurt.ITQ is off today -- Happy SJBD, everyone! -- but before she heads off down the river, she just had to post her thoughts on the...
Iran: Obama changes his tune, chides those who wanted him to change his tuneDiscussing the presidency of Barack Obama at this stage is, frankly, not a very rewarding enterprise. The engaged, politics-wonk...
Afghanistan: no more commuting?As more Americans roll in, Canada soldiers can focus on "reconstruction, development, and governance"
Unpack your bags, Karlheinz - you’re staying in Ottawa! (For July, anyway.)Fresh off the Oliphant newswire:
Axis of pettyThose Iranian soccer players who wore green on the field in solidarity with the protesters? Banned for life .
Coming this fall to Parliament Hill, a new reality series: "Who Wants To Be The Next Embattled Officer of Parliament?"Because really, who wouldn’t want to fill the Robert Marleau-shaped hole over at the Information Commissioner’s office? I mean, if...
Oliphant Extra Extra - If you thought Tom Flanagan had harsh words for Team Oliphant’s research efforts ...(Note: The following post will probably make a lot more sense if you read this one first. ) Check out the official PMO response to...
Farewell Bob Marleau, we barely knew ye! No really — we really, barely knew ye at all!And so Information Commissioner Robert Marleau announces his retirement , prompting a veritable avalanche of...
At this hour, in front of Parliament’s Centre BlockA hardy group demonstrating for democracy in Iran. They could use your help if you’re near, or if you pass, honk your horn. They...
Oliphant Extra - Tom Flanagan: Defender of Her Majesty’s Loyal Exempt StaffersEarlier this month, a missive by everyone’s favourite former Harper advisor Tom Flanagan popped up on the official Oliphant...